Manager, Software Engineering, Fraud

Manager, Software Engineering, Fraud at Affirm

Affirm is revolutionizing credit to be more transparent and consumer-friendly, offering flexibility for purchases without hidden fees or compounding interest.

The Fraud Platform team is at the forefront of building Affirm's next-generation Fraud Decisioning System. This team operates with a strong mandate, empowered to innovate, experiment, and deploy cutting-edge fraud defense solutions. We are seeking a passionate and skilled engineering manager to lead a dynamic team of 6 engineers. In this role, you will directly influence Affirm's capabilities in safeguarding both the company and its clients from malicious actors.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with Product, Analytics, Machine Learning, Compliance, Operations, and other engineering managers to formulate a long-term technical roadmap that addresses stakeholder requirements.
• Actively recruit and hire talented engineers, contributing to team growth and expertise.
• Uphold a high technical standard, emphasizing longevity and simplicity through thorough specification and architecture reviews.
• Coach, develop, retain, and provide constructive feedback to team members, fostering their professional growth.
• Establish Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to guide the engineering team's direction and evaluate its achievements.
• Cultivate a robust engineering culture centered on innovation, accountability, empathy, and effective execution.

What We Look For

• Experience: 2-3+ years managing high-performing engineering teams.
• Past experience in Fraud/Risk/Financial systems is a significant advantage.
• Prior experience building platform solutions is also a plus.
• Technical: Possess solid engineering fundamentals and practical experience in constructing scalable distributed backend services.
• Collaborative: Demonstrated history of successful cross-functional collaboration, particularly with product managers, business partners, and engineering counterparts.
• Potential: The capacity to grow and adapt alongside a rapidly expanding company and team.
• Humble: Exhibits humility and self-awareness essential for navigating complex situations effectively.
• Passionate about Affirm's Mission: Committed to the mission of "Deliver Honest Financial Products that improve lives."
• This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

Affirm is a remote-first company, allowing most roles to be performed almost anywhere within the country of employment. We offer a competitive total compensation package, including base pay, equity rewards, and monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending. Benefits include 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, flexible spending wallets, competitive time off, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $225,000 - $275,000

USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $200,000 - $250,000

Key skills/competency

• Software Engineering Management
• Fraud Detection Systems
• Risk Management
• Distributed Systems
• Backend Development
• Technical Leadership
• Team Mentorship
• Roadmap Development
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Scalable Architecture